How far is Ann Arbor, MI from Plainfield, MI?
The driving distance from Ann Arbor, MI to Plainfield, MI is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ann Arbor and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ann Arbor and Plainfield.
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Start on South State Street
1325 ft · 43 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Huron Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Huron Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Jackson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Jackson
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Road, Old US-12
1704 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto East Old US Highway 12
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Old US Highway 12
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Chelsea Road
2744 ft · 54 sec · Stockbridge Chelsea Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Werkner Road
4 m · 1 sec · Werkner Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Werkner Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Werkner Road
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Continue on Werkner Road
154 m · 8 sec · Werkner Road
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Continue on Island Lake Road
1311 ft · 20 sec · Island Lake Road
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Continue on Island Lake Road
132 m · 7 sec · Island Lake Road
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Continue on Stofer Road
1 mi · 1 min · Stofer Road
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Continue on Hadley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Hadley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kaiser Road
99 m · 11 sec · Kaiser Road
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Turn right onto Unadilla Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Unadilla Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Doyle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Turn slight right onto Unadilla Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Unadilla Road
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Continue on Church Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Gregory Road
1.6 km · 1 min · South Gregory Road
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Turn straight onto Spears/Gregory Cutoff
91 m · 5 sec · Spears/Gregory Cutoff
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Continue on Spears Road
551 ft · 9 sec · Spears Road
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Bradley Road
136 m · 17 sec · Bradley Road
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Plainfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plainfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ann Arbor and Plainfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
9.66 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ann Arbor to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Ann Arbor and 15.7 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ann Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelsea.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ann Arbor and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 24.08 mi (38.75 km).
#1 Ann Arbor
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
| Population | 119,280 |
| Coordinates | 42.2775600, -83.7408800 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Charter township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,719 |
| Coordinates | 42.4969800, -84.1074600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-84.10746, 42.49698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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